Messi Joins Hazard, Mbappe to Set Remarkable Ligue 1 Record in Angers Win

• Lionel Messi entered the Ligue 1 history books after having 30 goal contributions for Paris Saint-Germain
• Messi assisted Kylian Mbappe’s second goal as PSG ran out 2-1 winners against Angers on Friday night
• Messi looks on course to win his second Ligue 1 title in a row as PSG now lead with 11 points on top of the league table

Lionel Messi produced yet another sublime display as Paris Saint-Germain extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to eleven points thanks to a 2-1 win against Angers.

Kylian Mbappe netted twice for the Parisians, but it was Messi who made history for himself after grabbing his 15th assist of the season when he set up the Frenchman’s second goal.

According to PSG Talk, Messi joined Eden Hazard and PSG teammate Mbappe as the only players since the 2006-07 season to record 15 or more goals and 15 or more assists in one Ligue 1 campaign.

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Hazard accomplished this feat in the 2011-12 season, scoring 20 goals and 16 assists, while Mbappe did so in the 2021-22 season, scoring 28 goals and 17 assists.

Messi despite his PSG still in doubt looks on course to win his second Ligue 1 title as PSG are now on 75 points, 11 points ahead of closest challengers Marseille with six matches to go.

Messi makes final decision on his future

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is set for a stunning return to Barcelona, two years after leaving the Catalan club to sign for Paris Saint-Germain, Sportskeeda reports.

ESPN journalist Martin Arevalo revealed Messi wants a return to Camp Nou when his current PSG deal expires this summer, with Barcelona keen to have him back.

Barcelona has already held discussions with La Liga to allow more financial flexibility as they push to raise enough funds to sign the Argentine World Cup winner in the summer.

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Barcelona legend sends strong message to Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Lionel Messi had received a strong message from Barcelona left-back, Jordi Alba, regarding a potential return to Camp Nou at the end of the 2022/23 season.

Barcelona are one of the favourites to sign Messi should he decide to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract with the Parisians expires.

Alba is relishing the chance of playing together with the Argentina maestro again, acknowledging that Messi's return would likely help him to hit top form again.